This time is reserved for public comment on pending restoration, water acquisition and technical assistance grant applications to be considered for funding by the Board. Only comments pertaining to these specific grant applications will be accepted during the meeting. The Board encourages persons to limit comments to no more than five minutes. The Board will not accept any written materials at this time. Any written comments pertaining to pending grant proposals must be received by agency staff by the August 30, 2013, deadline. To provide comments via mail, fax, or email bonnie.ashford@state.or.us.